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Asst. Minister Andrew Leigh joins Hindu temple’s showcase celebrating India’s cultural diversity in Canberra

From traditional attire to regional songs and dances, the performances reflected India’s vast cultural variety, while the packed audience showed strong community support for the artists.

71-year-old man charged after alleged indecent assault on flight from US

The woman told airline crew on the 22 September flight that the man had allegedly touched her inappropriately and reached inside her clothes while she was trying to sleep.

34-year-old international student allegedly duped of $42k in Australian visa scam

A 51-year-old man reportedly offered to help an international student obtain a Sponsored Investor Visa, a pathway that allows foreign nationals to gain permanent residency in Australia by making significant investments.

Bhagavad Gita inspires Canberra’s multicultural cricket champion Sanjay Sharma

Sanjay Sharma, founder of the Indian Australian Multicultural Sports Association (IAMSA) and the Yerrabi District Cricket Club (YDCC), has spent more than a decade building community through sport.

Sanjay Sharma bowls over barriers to win ACT Multicultural Champion Award

Sanjay Sharma's initiatives, including the Multicultural Cup and Independence Day Tape Ball Matches, foster cultural exchange, teamwork, and lasting friendships across communities.

Your kids could soon learn Hindi or Punjabi in Canberra schools – here’s how to make it happen

According to the ACT Government, the Indian community is now the largest multicultural group in the Territory, with around 17,000 residents. Of these, nearly 10,000 people speak Hindi or Punjabi at home.

Indian-origin candidates shape ACT politics’ future despite loss

Four candidates, Sandi Mitra, Mallika Raj, Pradeep Sornaraj, and Amardeep Singh, stood out for their fresh approaches to politics, prioritising social change, inclusivity, and community engagement.

Manish Raj wins Volunteer Leadership Award for contribution to community radio

Manish's journey to Australia in 1994 was inspired by cricket, the allure of a laid-back lifestyle, and a desire to embrace new challenges.

The NT and ACT might have small populations but their economies are growing faster than the bigger states

Unsurprisingly, New South Wales and Victoria, the most populous states, have the largest GSP. They account for 31% and 23% of our national economy.

Four suspects arrested in connection with Canberra Hindu temples break-ins and vandalism

CCTV footage from the Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre in Florey captured four masked individuals in a black Honda van ramming through the temple’s front door around 1:30 pm.

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Sanatan Sangam 2026: Registrations open 20 February for Bageshwar Dham’s Sydney Opera House spiritual gathering

Organisers have encouraged devotees and community members to register early due to strong expected demand.

Ishan Kishan’s blazing 77 powers India to emphatic 61-run win over Pakistan in T20 World Cup

“The wicket was not that easy. Sometimes, you have to believe and focus on your strengths. I was watching the ball, sticking to my strengths and running as much as possible”

“No voters, yet votes counted”: Sheikh Hasina slams Bangladesh election legitimacy, claims turnout figures manipulated

By Sheikh Hasina, Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh “There were no voters at the polling stations, yet there were votes on the counting tables!” On...
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